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Volume 240 Issue 2, 23 January 2026

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This issue features articles on homemade toothpastes, orthognathic surgery, and sleep bruxism.

Cover image. Anonymous painting from the 18th century. This painting shows a patient having a tooth operated upon. The teeth, instruments, a fragment of tooth and a medicine bottle are all clearly seen. This could be a version of ‘Operation Inutile’ or ‘Futile Operation’ seen in earlier paintings – but not involving the teeth. Visit the news section of this issue for further discussion.

Art by Anon. 18th Century; Image of Art ©BDA

Volume 240 Issue 2

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